Explore the fantastical and fictitious with us!
Our second annual Wildlife Art Competition with a $10,000 grand purchase prize!
Our third annual Wildlife Art exhibition celebrating the southeastern wildlife and outdoors.
Calling artists and collectors!
Upcoming Exhibition Opportunities
Exhibition Schedule
2024
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Thresholds
February 1, 2024 - March 20, 2024 -
Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women Art Exhibition
April 2024 (Closed from Public Entry) -
Artful Discoveries: Elmore High School Students
May 2024 (Closed from Public Entry)
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Alabama Watercolor Society Show
June 2024 -
Fiction and Fantasy
July - September 2024 -
2rd Annual "Art Gone Wild"
September - November, 2024 -
Artists' Christmas Market
December 2024
Exhibition Guidelines & Details
Submitting Artwork for Review:
- There is no fee to submit or enter.
- Each exhibit will have a different theme, and we ask all entries to be related to that theme. Unless specified otherwise, our exhibition opportunities do not have expectations for medium, style, or techniques.
- Oftentimes, we receive more entries than we have space. So we will review all submissions and then contact back with how many/which pieces we wish to accept for the exhibition’s duration.
- Exhibition entries are open to professionals and amateurs alike. Any minors (19 years and younger) who wish to enter must provide proof of parental consent.
- We accept artworks from all over the United States, but priority will be given to Alabama artists and artists of the Southeast.
- You may submit artworks that are for display only as well as artworks for sale.
Expectations during a Show
- All 2D artworks must be gallery-wrapped or framed, and 2D artworks must have galley wire installed in order to be accepted.
- Please allow for fifteen (15) minutes during the Art Take In process. We will require you to fill out Take-In paperwork and provide you with labels to attach the wire on your artwork (unless restricted by medium).
- We ask all accepted artworks to remain in our care during the entirety of the exhibition’s duration. However, we also understand that things happen, so you may contact us if you wish to request an exemption.
- After an exhibition has ended, please be sure to arrange to pick up your art upon the Pick-Up dates. We have limited storage, so we require that you contact us regarding exemption if the dates are not possible for you. We’re happy to work with your schedule. But please note that failure to communicate with us and remove artwork within ninety (90) days of the exhibition’s pick-up date will result in the artwork being considered a donation to The Kelly.
COMMISSION:
- The Kelly collects a 25% donation commission for each artwork that is sold. The Kelly handles sales tax and adds a 3% credit/debit surcharge to the buyer (if applicable), so the artist is remit a true 75% of their artwork’s sale. Please account for this 25% in your pricing.
Apply to an Exhibition
Ready to submit your art entries for an upcoming exhibition? There are several ways to submit your application.
PDF/Paper Application
You may fill out a PDF / paper version of the application and send it to us by:
- Email: Attach a copy of your PDF and artwork photos and send it to us at Exhibits@TheKelly.org
- Mail: You may also mail a paper copy with photos OR a zip drive of the files to our office at:
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts
PO Box 641,
Wetumpka, AL 36117
Online Application
You may also fill out an application online here:
Application Deadline:
Acceptance Notification:
Art Delivery Date:
Exhibition Dates:
Reception:
Art Pick Up:
June 8, 2024
June 15, 2024
June 29, 2024
July 13 – Sept 17, 2024
July 18, 2024 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
September 18 & 19
This exhibition will feature the fantastical! We invite our artists and collectors alike to enter their magical and fictional artworks. We’re open to any number of subjects, from fairy tales, pop culture, classic and modern literature, daydreams, your imagination, or wherever you find inspiration for your interpretation of “Fiction and Fantasy”.
Guidelines:
We ask for artists to submit an application form with labeled photos for each entry for review, up to seven (7) entries. Please refer to the application for more details.
Application Deadline:
Acceptance Notification:
Art Delivery Date:
Exhibition Dates:
Reception:
Winner’s Announcement:
August 15, 2024
August 30, 2024
September 20th & 21st, from 10:00am – 5:00pm
October 1, 2024
October 3rd, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
October 18, 2024
The Kelly, in conjunction with the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival, is excited to announce year two of a juried fine art competition sponsored by The Alabama Wildlife Federation and LIV Development. The contest will be held at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts and will coincide with the Art Gone Wild exhibition running from October 1 to November 22, 2024.
Guidelines:
We ask for artists to submit an application form with labeled photos for each entry for review, up to two (2) entries. Art must represent at least one of a specific list of native species. Please refer to the application for more details.
Application Deadline:
Acceptance Notification:
Art Delivery Date:
Exhibition Dates:
Reception:
Art Pick Up:
August 22, 2024
September 5th
September 20th & 21st, from 10:00am – 5:00pm
October 1, 2024
October 3rd, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
November 25th & 26th
“Art Gone Wild” is our annual Wildlife Art Exhibition every fall, and we celebrate the end of the art exhibition with our Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival! This art exhibition is open to artists and collectors alike.
We invite you to submit artworks of any medium that feature our native and regional Southeastern wildlife and fauna. Let’s get “wild” with artworks celebrating, exploring, and appreciating the Great Outdoors around us!
Guidelines:
We ask for artists to submit an application form with labeled photos for each entry for review, up to six (6) entries. Art must represent at least one of a specific list of native southeastern species. Please refer to the application for more details.
Application Deadline:
Exhibition Dates:
Reception:
March 26, 2024 (PASSED)
June 2nd – June 28th
June 2nd from 1:00pm 3:00pm
Chromatics: A Celebration of African-American Art
Thank you for your Interest!
Please contact us at Exhibits@thekelly.org or (334)478-3366 if you have any questions or would like to request more details. We hope to see you soon!